What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Summary of Responsibilities

The Materials Analyst is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory within the ERP system, as well as communicating with customers and suppliers regarding shipping/receiving discrepancies, planning raw materials and managing outside service providers.

              

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and essential duties required to successfully perform this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage supppliers and outside service providersReview and execute cycle count processEstablish cycle count calendarExecute cycle count adjustments in the CMS systemWork closely with production to prevent inventory discrepanciesProvide root cause analysis for cycle adjustments and plans to reduce inventory lossesMonitor inventory movements for proper transactions in CMS systemCoordinate physical inventories complying with Magna requirementsPresent reports and analysis on inventories looking for ways to improve inventory levels in the divisionMonitor FIFO systems on the floor and in CMSGenerate reports as required for the division regarding inventory managementAudit production and scrap reports for accuracy and validating the entries into the ERP systemCommunicate as needed with suppliers and transportation companies to ensure on hand availability of parts and prevent down timeEnsure continual material flow into all required locationsProvide data to Materials team to promote lean inventory levels on all WIP and raw materials in accordance with defined safety stock levelsTakes part in the continuous improvement process to improve productivity and quality (provides suggestions at team meetings, understands losses and gives ideas/solutions, participates in trials/experiments, volunteers on committee or focus group activities, etc.) and focuses on solutions.Attends training as scheduled.Complies with, and supports operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna’s Employee’s Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. IATF16949, ISO14001).Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed.Perform other duties as assigned

QualificationsGeneral knowledge in inventory control, material planning and ERP systemsAbility to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgementAbility to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workloadAbility to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirementsPossesses excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to interact effectively with other team membersMust be able to understand written instructions

Education and Experience RequiredAssociates Degree in Supply Chain/Business or 3-5 years equivalent experience in automotive manufacturingMaterials Planning experience preferredInventory Analyst experience preferredPhysical Inventory and Cycle Count experience preferred

Work EnvironmentIncludes office and manufacturing plantMust be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees of all departments, management, customers and suppliersProvide support for three shifts and weekend production scheduleFlexible hours and able to work additional hours as required

Other ConsiderationsThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor/manager.A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and requirements are essential job functions.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International